On the sidelines of the International Conference on “Genetic Fingerprinting and Gene Editing in the Age of AI,” organized by the Islamic Organization for Medical Sciences in Kuwait, H.E. Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received H.E. Prof. Koutoub Moustapha Sano, Secretary General of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy, on Wednesday morning, 16 Dhul Quida 1446, corresponding to 14 May 2025, at the Diwan of His Highness in the capital city of Kuwait.

During the meeting, the Secretary General expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation to the State of Kuwait, its Emir, government, and people for their commendable and distinguished efforts in supporting institutions of joint Islamic action. His Excellency praised the generous care that the Academy has received from the State of Kuwait, its leadership, and its people since its establishment, which has strengthened the Academy’s mission and enabled it to fulfill its intellectual, scientific, and legal duties towards the Ummah. His Excellency stated: ‘On behalf of the Academy’s established scholars, prominent thinkers, members, experts, and affiliates, we extend our sincere thanks and deep gratitude to the State of Kuwait, its Emir, government, and people for their continued support of the Academy. We also thank them for their unfailing loyalty and commitment to regularly paying their financial contributions, which reflects their keenness to support institutions of joint Islamic work. This commitment enhances the Academy’s ability to carry out its mission and achieve its goals in serving the current and future causes of the Ummah. May Allah preserve security, safety, stability, and prosperity for the State of Kuwa’.

The Secretary General also praised the Islamic Organization for Medical Sciences’ pioneering scientific role in addressing contemporary medical issues from legal and ethical perspectives. He affirmed that the organization is the scientific reference point relied upon by the Academy when formulating resolutions and recommendations on medical issues and developments due to its recognized expertise, credibility, and constant pace with developments in medical science.

His Highness the Crown Prince of Kuwait greeted the Secretary-General and all conference participants, praising the Academy’s scientific and legal efforts in addressing contemporary issues and contributing to the service of the Ummah while keeping pace with the times. His Highness reaffirmed the State of Kuwait’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote cooperation, coordination, and communication between scientific institutions and organizations in the Muslim world and beyond.

Dr. Mohammed Al-Jarallah, President of the Islamic Organization for Medical Sciences, along with several dignitaries and conference participants, including academics and experts, also attended the meeting.